Archive image from page 21 of Cultivation of the apple in. Cultivation of the apple in Canada with descriptions and lists of varieties. cultivationofapp55davi Year: 1925 ( 18 tunately, although poisons are quite effective against mice, they seem to be of doubtful value in controlling rabbits. The following poisons have, however, been recommended and used with varying degrees of success against both mice and rabbits:— White arsenic—1 part. Corn meal—3 parts. Mix thoroughly and spread around the area to be protected. Fig. 12. Scions used in bridge-grafting properly cut and shaped. Another fo
Archive image from page 21 of Cultivation of the apple in. Cultivation of the apple in Canada with descriptions and lists of varieties. cultivationofapp55davi Year: 1925 ( 18 tunately, although poisons are quite effective against mice, they seem to be of doubtful value in controlling rabbits. The following poisons have, however, been recommended and used with varying degrees of success against both mice and rabbits:— White arsenic—1 part. Corn meal—3 parts. Mix thoroughly and spread around the area to be protected. Fig. 12. Scions used in bridge-grafting properly cut and shaped. Another formula recommended by the United States Department of Agri- culture is:— Powdered strychnine—£ ounce. Baking soda—£ ounce. Mix dry, sift the mixture over one quart of rolled oats, stirring constantly. Heat this poisoned mixture until warm. Mix 3 quarts melted beef fat with one quart melted paraffin and sprinkle six tablespoonfuls of this mixture over the poisoned oats and stir. Place small quantities of this in small containers over the infested area.
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